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Rails, Gallinules & Moorhens Seasons & Limits

Rails, Gallinules and Moorhens

2022-2023 Seasons & Regulations


Regular Season

Statewide

Sept. 10 - 25, 2022
Nov. 5 - Dec. 28, 2022

Falconry

Statewide

Jan. 30 - Feb. 13, 2023

Bag Limits

AnimalHunt TypeDaily Bag LimitPossession Limit
King and Clapper RailsRegular15 birds
in the aggregate
45 birds
in the aggregate
Falconry3 birds
in the aggregate
9 birds
in the aggregate
Sora and Virginia RailsRegular25 birds
in the aggregate
75 birds
in the aggregate
Falconry3 birds
in the aggregate
9 birds
in the aggregate
Moorhens (Common Gallinules) and Purple GallinulesRegular15 birds
in the aggregate
45 birds
in the aggregate
Falconry3 birds
in the aggregate
9 birds
in the aggregate

Hunting Hours

One-half hour before sunrise to sunset.

License Requirements

Hunting License

All migratory game bird hunters must have a valid hunting license.

Texas Migratory Game Bird Stamp Endorsement

A Migratory Game Bird Endorsement is required to hunt any migratory game bird (waterfowl, coot, rail, gallinule, snipe, dove, sandhill crane, and woodcock). A valid Federal Duck Stamp and HIP Certification are also required of waterfowl hunters 16 years of age or older.

Harvest Information Program

When you purchase a hunting license, indicate to the license clerk that you intend to hunt migratory game birds and need to be HIP certified by answering a few simple questions.